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15 Cards in this Set
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Plaque
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a colorless material made from saliva, food particles, and bacteria which forms on teeth
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Infatuation
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a short lived intense interest in another person
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Denial
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a defense mechanism; the refusal to recognize reality
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Compensation
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a defense mechanism; making up for dissatisfaction in one area of life by excelling in another
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Chemotherapy
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the use of chemical medications to fight cancer
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Osteoporosis
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the lose of calicum from bones; causing them to become brittle
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Nuclear Family
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a family group consisting of a mother and father and their children
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Hallucinogen
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a drug that causes hallucinations
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Tendons
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a cord of collagen fibers that connect a muscle to a bone
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Diaphragm
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a chief muscle used in breathing; it seperates the chest cavity from the abdomen
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Stroke
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brain damage caused by a blockage or rupture of a blood vessel in the brain
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Hypertension
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a condition in which blood pressure remains too high for a long period of time
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Alcoholism
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a disease charaterized by psychological and physical dependance on alcohol and the inability to control drinking
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Esophagus
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a muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach
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Epiglottis
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a small flap of tissue that covers the opening to the larynx which prevents food and liquid from entering the lower respiratory ract
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